Raised in Sacramento, California, I studied Classics as an undergraduate at California State University – Sacramento, doing 1-year abroad in Swansea, U.K. I then moved to Exeter, U.K. for my M.A. in Classics and Ancient History and Ph.D. in Classics. My research analysed Romano-British temples in south-eastern England through a theoretical archaeological lens. During my time at university, I participated in a number of Roman and Medieval excavations and volunteered at Swansea University's Egypt Centre and the Royal Albert Memorial Museum in Exeter.
I then moved to Hokkaido, Japan, after which I worked in public relations for a few years with Hokkaido University, one of Japan’s top universities. I specialised in research communications and digital media, alongside publications, translations, and other jobs. I am currently a Research Fellow for the university’s Center for Teaching and Learning.
I love ancient history and archaeology, but I also have a thirst to learn about research in other areas, including the natural sciences. I am also a language enthusiast—currently I can speak English, Japanese, Italian, and French, and I understand Latin and ancient Greek.
EDUCATION
2012 – 2017
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Classics
University of Exeter, U.K.
2011 – 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Classics and Ancient History
University of Exeter, U.K.
2007 – 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Classics
California State University – Sacramento, U.S.A.
2009 – 2010
Study Abroad – Swansea University, U.K.
SKILLS
-
Adobe Creative Suite
(Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro) -
Content Management Systems (CMS)
-
Social Media Management
-
Social Media Advertising
-
News Writing
-
Research
-
Data Analysis
-
Strategic Communications
-
Event Organising
-
HTML & Basic CSS
-
Media Relations
-
Academic Writing
-
Press Releases
-
Science Communication
-
Outreach
-
LaTeX
-
Teaching
LANGUAGES
Learning languages holds a special space in my heart. I believe understanding a language is one of the keys to understanding another culture. It's also a hobby of mine!
Modern
English
Native
Ancient
Latin
Proficient
Japanese
Fluent
Greek
Basic
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
